Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DN32 · North East Lincolnshire
850
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
DN15 · North Lincolnshire
17
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
North Lincolnshire has less crime — 17 vs 850 incidents in April 2026.
North East Lincolnshire recorded substantially more crime than North Lincolnshire in April 2026 — 850 incidents compared to 17, a 50.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: North East Lincolnshire sees higher rates of Shoplifting (176) and Public order (84), while North Lincolnshire has more Other theft (3) and Vehicle crime (3). North East Lincolnshire sits above the national average for recorded crime while North Lincolnshire is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, North Lincolnshire recorded fewer crimes than North East Lincolnshire — 17 vs 850 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. North Lincolnshire is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, North East Lincolnshire saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Public order while North Lincolnshire had more Other theft and Vehicle crime. Overall, North Lincolnshire recorded fewer total crimes (17 vs 850).